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Palestinian death toll in Gaza war crosses 74,000: Health Ministry

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The Palestinian death toll from the nearly three-year Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 74,000, with over 175,000 people injured, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. A ceasefire took effect on October 10, but Israeli military operations continue in response to perceived threats or attacks. Since the ceasefire, 1,145 Palestinians have died, with women and children comprising about half of all casualties. Despite ongoing violence, a new Palestinian government has yet to be established and reconstruction efforts remain stalled, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas disarms.

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Israeli forces now control over half of the Palestinian territory, Hamas has not disarmed, a new Palestinian government has not arrived and reconstruction has not yet begun. Mr. Netanyahu says Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas disarms. Published - September 27, 2026 03:13 pm IST
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza war crosses 74,000: Health Ministry · assertive framing

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The Palestinian death toll from the nearly three-year Israel-Hamas war has crossed 74,000, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. uncertain
toll → cross → Ministry
While a ceasefire that took effect on October 10 has halted the heaviest fighting, Israeli strikes have continued, with the military saying they are in response to threats or attacks. asserted
they → take → threats
Gaza ceasefire remains largely stalled Gaza’s Health Ministry on Saturday (September 26, 2026) said the Palestinian death toll had risen to 74,016, with 1,75,068 people wounded. asserted
people → remain → 74,016
The war erupted on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, killing about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking 251 others hostage. asserted
militants → erupt → others
Since the ceasefire, 1,145 Palestinians have been killed, the Ministry said. asserted
Ministry → kill → ceasefire
The Ministry, which is part of the Hamas-led government, maintains detailed records that are viewed as generally reliable by UN agencies and international organisations. asserted
that → lead → agencies
It does not distinguish between civilians and militants, but says women and children account for around half the death toll. asserted
women → distinguish → toll
Seven Israeli soldiers have been killed since the ceasefire, according to the report. uncertain
soldiers → kill → report
Other aspects of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire remain largely stalled. asserted
aspects → stall → ceasefire
Israeli forces now control more than half of the Palestinian territory, Hamas has not disarmed, a new Palestinian government has not taken over and reconstruction has not begun. asserted
reconstruction → control → territory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas disarm. asserted
Hamas → say → ?
Since the ceasefire, 1,145 Palestinians have been killed, said the ministry, which is part of the Hamas-led government. asserted
which → kill → government
It maintains detailed records viewed as generally reliable by UN agencies and international organisations. asserted
It → maintain → agencies
It does not distinguish between civilians and militants, but says women and children make up around half the toll. asserted
women → distinguish → toll
Meanwhile, seven Israeli soldiers have been killed since the ceasefire. asserted
soldiers → kill → ceasefire
Other aspects of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire remain largely stalled. asserted
aspects → stall → ceasefire
Israeli forces now control over half of the Palestinian territory, Hamas has not disarmed, a new Palestinian government has not arrived and reconstruction has not yet begun. Mr. Netanyahu says Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas disarms. Published - September 27, 2026 03:13 pm IST asserted
Hamas → control → territory
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